Lucy Cross, near Aldbrough St. John, N. Yorks. Thanks to John
Hurst for the photo.

Markings:
Lion.

Manufacturer: Joseph
Evans.

Aldwark, N. Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo.

Markings: None
visible.

Manufacturer:
Unk.

Appleton Wiske, North Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo.

Markings: Flag and "ALL BRITISH
MADE".

Manufacturer: Lee
Howl.

A wooden-cased lead pump in the village of Arkendale, North Yorks.
The spout surround carries the initials "JHN" and the date 1901, and a plaque
is inscribed as follows:

ARKENDALE VILLAGE PUMPBuilt in 1901, the year of Queen
Victoria'sdeath, by the Lord of the Manor Joseph HenryNussey. Last used
in the early 1960's whensewerage and mains water came to Arkendale.The
functioning, cobble lined well is 8.2 metresdeep with 6.7 metres of clear
drinking waterfed by a spring. Renovations commenced inthe Millennium
and were completed inQueen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee in 2002.

Markings: None other.

Manufacturer: Unk.

This stone pump on the green at Arncliffe, North Yorks, has lost
its handle and spout but part of its internal
mechanism survives. Thanks to John Hurst for the photos. A subsequent visit
in 2013 allowed a peek down into the lead tank, complete with deposited rubbish
- see right.

A fancy design of pump at Brantingham, East Yorks. It stands on a
brick plinth above a well, and you can just make out an
inspection door on the downpipe. Thanks to
Paul Snelling for the photos.

Markings:
None.

Manufacturer:
Unk.

A nicely renovated pump by the roadside nr Brearton, N. Yorks.
Photo supplied by Mike Tovey - thanks, Mike. On the right is a photo what it
looked like in May 2009, before renovation - well done,
somebody!

This distinctly odd double pump at Burton Fleming, East Yorks, is
known locally as "Black Jack". Thanks to Paul Snelling for the photos. Both
pumps have compound handles intended to be operated from low down, but the two
spouts (which have bucket hooks) are far too high up for filling buckets, and
too short for the filling of water carts. Were there once swing-out troughs?
Are the spouts recent replacements? A bit of an enigma.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Nicely-restored pump on the green at Burton Leonard, North Yorks.
Carries the inscription:

PARISH PUMPYorkshire Television Winners 1993BURTON
LEONARD

Markings: "P" in a
hexagon.

Manufacturer: Trademark
currently used by the Puteus Company of Germany.

Buttercrambe, North Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo.

Markings:
None.

Manufacturer:
Unk.

Butterwick (the one near Weaverthorpe), North Yorks. Thanks to
John Hurst for the 2016 photo on the left. The one on the right shows the pump
as it was in 2012.

On the green at Castle Bolton, North Yorks.
The spout carries a nice flourish for a
bucket handle. Photos supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul. An additional
photo from Mike Tovey - thanks, Mike - shows a
trough slightly downhill from the pump, which we assume was once fed by the
pump, before mains water was introduced.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

This pump in Catterick, North Yorks, is in dire need of a bit of
TLC. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

A chained-down pump at Cleasby, North Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst
for the photo. There's a small plaque nearby which reads:

MILLENNIUMWELL2000

Markings: "B" in a hexagon.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Church Fenton, North Yorks. Thanks to Paul Snelling for the
photo.

Markings:
None.

Manufacturer:
Unk.

The large pump in the courtyard by the stable block at Castle
Howard, Coneysthorpe, North Yorks, carries a lamp. The plinth, which looks like
stone but is wood, displays a monogram - possibly two inter-twined
Cs.

Markings: None
other.

Manufacturer:
Unk.

A chain pump on a farm near Colsterdale, North Yorks. Thanks to
John Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None
visible.

Manufacturer:
Unk.

A pump on the green at Coneythorpe, North Yorks, serving as a
handy village sign.

Markings: "G. W.
Coates, Plumber, B'Bridge".

Manufacturer: G.W.Coates, of Boroughbridge.

Another paint job needed, at Copt Hewick, North Yorks. Thanks to
Paul Snelling for the photo on the left, and who also took an
internal shot. Thanks to Mike & Gill
Tovey for the photo on the right.

This impressive edifice at Helperby, North Yorks, is described as
being an artesian well, and is known locally as "The Fountain". However,
there's a handle slot in the wooden boxing
which strongly hints that there's a pump within. The
brass spout is very unusual, and somewhat
grotesque. Photos supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul - and some
interesting historical notes by David Bottomley
- thanks, David. Two inscriptions are carved in the stonework:

The pump at Kirkburn, East Yorks, has a long arm extending towards
the beck, supported by a diagonal strut. Is that a pulley at the end of the arm, and whatever was the
purpose of it? There's some interesting background on this pump from a
Tibthorpe Parish Council meeting on
16
Jan 1922, when it was proposed to erect the pump for the use of Tibthorpe
parishioners. Thanks to Paul Snelling for the photos.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Kearby with Netherby, near Kirkby Overblow, N. Yorks. Thanks to
John Hurst for the photo.

Markings:
None.

Manufacturer:
Unk.

A rusty wreck at St. Chad's Well, Lastingham, N. Yorks. The other
wells in the village do not contain pumps.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Highly decorative pump in Laughton-en-le-Morthen, South Yorks,
situated just outside the church, and next to an old mounting block. The
casting is particularly sharp and the pump is clearly modern.

The pump in the Market Place at Pontefract, W. Yorks, has a
long history.
Behind the iron grille you can just make out traces of decoration on the lead
tank. The spout is lost and a copper pipe reflects the probable later
introduction of a mains water supply. Photos supplied by Paul Snelling -
thanks, Paul. Fixed to the wooden casing is a modern plaque which
reads:

There has been a water supply toPontefract Market Place since
thereign of Queen Elizabeth 1.A conduit is first referred to in
1571.This pump which replaced it wasmentioned in 1765 and may
havebeen installed when the presentButtercross was built in
1734CITY OF WAKEFIELD PLANNING COMMITTEE
1979

Markings: None other.

Manufacturer: Unk.

On the green at Rawcliffe, E. Yorks, this tall pump has a compound
handle. Thanks to Bob Yeomans for the photos.

Markings: A faded coat of arms painted on the back of the
wooden casing.

Manufacturer:
Unk.

A sturdy stone column in Redmire, North Yorks; the spout's lost,
but the handle is still in place. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks,
Paul. An inscription states:

THIS PUMP PILLARWAS REBUILT BYREDMIRE PARISH
COUNCIL1986

Markings: None
other.

Manufacturer:
Unk.

Two stone edifices at Reeth, N. Yorks, which are listed as pumps
but left us wondering. Photo supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul. Rob
Green has now confirmed that they were in full working until at least 1979.
They didn't have handles but had a brass taps (now missing) with a press button
to control a good strong flow of water. So what provided the water pressure -
connection to the water mains or perhaps an artesian well? That's still a
mystery, as is the use of the term "Tanks" on the plaque.

Markings: Both structures used to carry identical plaques, but
only the one on the left remains. It is
inscribed:

This Water was broughtinto the Town and these Tankserected
by the Munificence ofGEO;ROBINSON, ESQREof
Richmond,1868.---.---

This very nice octagonal cast iron pump with trough is in a
memorial garden to Halifax bomber crews, at Rufforth, York. A closer look shows
that the cap is wooden, and the handle is strapped down by an old bicycle
chain. Photos supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

In a field at Ruston Parva, E. Yorks, this pump has two outlets,
the higher one being suitable for replenishing a water cart. Thanks to John
Hurst for the photo.

Markings: None
visible.

Manufacturer:
Unk.

The pump at the spring in Sancton, East Yorks. Thanks to John
Hurst for the photo. The sign nearby, above the spring, reads:

SANDAL VILLAGE PUMPOF 1845WAS REFURBISHED IN
2001 WITHTHE HELP OF THE WAKEFIELDSOUTH WARD COUNCILLORS
ANDWAKEFIELD HISTORICALSOCIETY

The pump also carries a 2002 Wakefield Civic Society Award
plaque.

Markings: None other
visible.

Manufacturer:
Unk.

Wood-boxed pump at Sawley, North Yorks. It was installed in 1909,
and remained in use until mains water came along in 1963. The
embossed tank looks like a typical lead one, but
from the photo the spout - at least - seems to be cast iron. Initial photos
supplied by Paul Snelling and the subsequently-added plaque photo by John Hurst
- thanks both. The plaque reads:

THE VILLAGE PUMPAfter male parishioners
refusedan offer of a piped water supply in1905 the parish council
gavepermission for this hand pump to beinstalled in 1909. This was
theprincipal source of water untilthe early 1950s when
boreholewater became available. A mainssupply was finally connected
in1963. Some of the women ofSawley had continued tocarry water in
bucketsfor 58 years.

Markings: None other.

Manufacturer: Unk.

The pump at Saxton, North Yorks, showing an old lead pump within
smart new wooden boxing. Photos supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul. It
also carries an inscription:

Two pumps at Thwaite's Mill, Stourton, West Yorks. Photos by Paul
Snelling - thanks Paul. They were used to pump up linseed oil when the mill was
producing putty - which explains why they are in such a state - and a notice
says that the pump was originally the water pump in the cellar of the
house.

Markings: The semi-rotary has "NH"
and "British Make", but there's nothing visible on the other
one.

This wooden-boxed pump at Terrington, N. Yorks, has "2003"
engraved on the housing. Thanks to Paul Snelling for the
photos.Markings:
The counterweight carries the number "30" [cf Chartham Hatch, Kent, where a
very similar counterweight carries the number "50", and one at Blackmore End,
Essex, with a "40" on it].

Manufacturer: Unk.

Thirn, North Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photos.Markings:
"W.PEARSON BEDALE" on the lead tank.

Thornholme, E. Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photo.Markings:
None.

Manufacturer:
Unk.

A strange double-spouted arrangement at Thornton-le-Dale, North
Yorks.Markings:
None.

Manufacturer:
Unk.

Thornton-le-Street, North Yorks. Thanks to John Hurst for the
photos. It carries a plaque
inscribed:

THIS PUMP WAS REFURBISHED BYTHE PARISH
COUNCILIN THE YEAR 2000.

Markings: None other.

Manufacturer: Unk.

The pump at Thornton Steward, North Yorks - typical of many in
this part of the country, and it looks as if it's been nicely renovated. Photo
supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.Markings: None
visible.

Smart new wooden boxing on this pump at Thurgoland, South
Yorks.Markings:
Unk.

Manufacturer: Unk.

Thwing, East Yorks, minus its cap, handle and operating rod.
Thanks to John Hurst for the photo.Markings:
None.

Manufacturer: Almost certainly by
Thomas Pickering of Driffield.

The pump near the crossroads at Tibthorpe, East Yorks.Tibthorpe
Parish Council discussed the matter of the pump on
21
March 1939. Thanks to Joan Deane for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

This wooden-boxed pump is at the Buttercross in Tickhill, South
Yorks. In 1897, the Tickhill Parish Magazine reported that the celebrations for
Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee would include giving "a tea to children and
adults, and to erect a new pump and trough in the market-place, to replace the
old one". No handle, and the modern boxing has no handle slot. Photos by Paul
Snelling - thanks, Paul

Markings: The lead
tank is embossed with what might be an urn, and the numbers "1" and "8". The
stone trough carries the inscription "VR June 20th 1897" - although the "VR" is
hard to make out.

Manufacturer:
Unk.

A dual-spouted pump in Tickton, E. Yorks, minus its handle, and
now (see right) with the handle re-instated. Thanks to Richard Fatkin for the
two images on the far right. The geograph image shows a nearby information
plaque.

Markings: A corroded maker's
nameplate, where "J. VILLIERS ENGINEER BEVERLEY" can just be
discerned.

Two lead pumps at Norton Conyers, at Wath (the one nr Ripon),
North Yorks. The one on the left is by the stable block and is dated 1842,
whilst the one on the right is in the walled garden and dated 1826.
Markings: None other
reported.

At a farm near West End, E. Yorks, it looks like there was
something of an iron structure/platform around the pump, most of which has been
lost. Thanks to Joan Deane for the photo.

Markings: None.

Manufacturer: Unk.

This strange device is at West Lutton, N. Yorks. The large drum
has a square section socket running through it, which used to take a handle on
either side. A photo of its innards shows what
seems to be the top of the operating rod, but no obvious means of connecting
anything to it. How this contraption worked is still a mystery to me. Photos
supplied by Paul Snelling - thanks, Paul.

Markings: Lion on the Pump Top, and "Fletcher Bros, 1866,
Pickering" on the drum.

Manufacturer: Joseph Evans made the Pump Top, and Fletcher Bros
the drum.

An interesting double-spout pump at Womersley, N. Yorks. It has a
compound handle, featuring a 2nd Class lever at
the bottom and a 1st Class lever at the
top, connected by a linkage - if my (very rusty) mechanical engineering
theory is correct. Reportedly it dates from 1842. Photos by Paul Snelling -
thanks, Paul.